Patrick Barrett

Key discussions during the meeting included a report on a Europe Trip, the monthly update from the EITA Liaison, reports from the Superintendent of Schools, and input from the Student Board Representative. Reports presented to the Board covered the East Irondequoit Middle School Building Report and the Preliminary 2026-27 Budget. Discussion focused on the formation of an Electric Bus Mandate Subcommittee and a review of several Board Policies (3240, 3250, 3260, 3270). New Business involved motions to adopt District, Instruction, and Business resolutions, which included a proposition to reduce Board Seats, a resolution for the Public Hearing regarding the 2026-27 Budget and Annual Vote, and approval of the 2026-27 School Calendar. Business items included bid awards for Art Supplies and receipt of Treasurer's and Budget Status Reports for January 2026. Personnel resolutions were also presented for adoption.

This document serves as the Board Policy Manual for the East Irondequoit Central School District, providing the guiding principles for the district's governance, operations, and educational services. It details policies across various domains including governance, district-wide procedures, student programs and conduct, non-instructional business operations, and personnel management. The manual reflects the Board of Education's commitment to strategic direction, fiscal integrity, and a comprehensive framework for the district's administration.

The regular meeting of the Board of Education included several key items. Discussions centered on the acceptance of the agenda for February 10, 2026, and the minutes from January 6, 2026. Reports covered school activities, budget components (Operations, Revenue, Enrollment), and a Spirit, Pride, and Excellence report. The Board Policy Review agenda included policies 3200 through 3230. New business motions involved adopting District, Instruction, and Business resolutions, which included a second reading for Policy Revision 3170, approval of CSE/CPSE recommendations, adoption of 2025-26 tuition rates, approval of audits and corrective action plans, receipt of the December 2025 budget status reports, approval of equipment reserve usage, cooperative bid awards, final approval for a field trip to Spain and France, rejection and awarding of contracts for capital construction projects, and acceptance of purchasing proposals for artificial turf and gymnasium equipment. Additionally, the Board moved to adopt all Personnel actions and entertained public input sections for agenda and non-agenda items.

The meeting agenda included acceptance of the agenda for the current date and the minutes from the previous session. Key components of the meeting involved a Board of Education Workshop and a Team Building Activity led by Stacey Beaumont and Carol Watt. The agenda also allowed for an Executive Session if deemed necessary to discuss specific appropriate matters, concluding with an Adjournment.

The meeting agenda included acceptance of the current agenda and minutes from previous meetings. A public hearing was scheduled for the Revised District-Wide Safety Plan for 2025-26. Key reports included the School Activities and Events Update, reports from the Superintendent and Board President, and a presentation on the Employee Benefits Budget. The Board engaged in a discussion reviewing several policies concerning student transfers under disciplinary penalty, non-resident students, and student attendance. New business involved action items for the adoption of District, Instruction, and Business resolutions, including the formal adoption of the Revised District-Wide Safety Plan, policy revision, approval of new Construction Systems Pathway Courses, a textbook adoption (Born a Crime by Trevor Noah), cooperative bid awards, and a Bond Resolution. Personnel actions were also scheduled for adoption.